22 Delicious, Satisfying Tofu Recipes to Get You Out of Your Usual Cooking Routine

A fresh weeknight dinner that just happens to be vegan. Crumbled tofu and chopped shiitakes are crisped on the stovetop and seasoned with a lively sauce made with hoisin and sambal oelek, then nestled into lettuce leaves along with steamed rice and chopped peanuts.

Try this easy, flavorful ramen recipe that comes together in under an hour. Firm tofu and dried ramen noodles are tossed with a mixture of tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, scallions, ginger, and peanut butter. The best part is that it's vegan!

Tofu baked with tamari and crispy shiitake mushrooms are the unexpected ingredients in this plant-based take on the beloved main dish salad. There's one more switch, kale is the green home base. It gets topped with the classic Cobb ingredients, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, hard-cooked eggs, and blue cheese. 

Hominy, tomatillos, and tofu come together to make a hearty stew in just 45 minutes. Our secret? The tofu is coated with taco seasoning before it's broiled for extra flavor and texture.

Spiced and smoky, this chili recipe gets its flavor from chipotles in adobo, ground cumin, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes. There's plenty of protein thanks to crumbled tofu and a can of black beans, which you'll add after the vegetables and spices cook together.

For a hearty, fragrant noodle soup to warm your soul and nourish your body, try this recipe. Chicken broth is enhanced with an aromatic combination of onion, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, cilantro, and Thai chile.

Tofu takes on smoky, charred flavors when grilled outdoors—or on a grill pan inside. The green sauce made with scallions, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeños adds a kick of heat and brightness.

Prepare lunch or dinner for the week with these make-ahead, freezer-friendly burritos. Fill flour tortillas with mashed beans and chile powder, two kinds of rice, tofu, our Easy Roasted Vegetables, and mixed greens.

Bet you've never thought of serving tofu for dessert! In this recipe, steamed tofu is topped with roasted cherries tossed with honey, lemon juice, and raspberries. It's a fruity, silky, syrupy dessert that will disappear from your plate in a flash.

Make this 30-minute vegetarian meal when you need to get dinner on the table quickly. Nutty, chewy soba noodles are dressed with a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, and chili sauce, then topped with sautéed asparagus and silken tofu.

There's nothing like a bowl of this warm, umami-rich soup right before the start of a sushi dinner. It's a simple, super speedy soup that tastes just like a restaurant version.

A dairy-free version of French toast, this recipe might not be traditional but it is delicious. Bananas, tofu, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla, and cinnamon are blended together for creamy base that's almost too good to be true.

Prepare for some serious heat in this stir-fry pork and tofu dish that is delicious served with rice. Wondering what gives it so much spice? A combination of black-bean chili sauce, fermented chili bean paste, and Szechuan peppercorns add layers of flavor.

In just 20 minutes, this spicy and savory vegetarian soup comes together. The vegetables cook directly in the broth (be sure to use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian); then, silken tofu, soy sauce, sambal oelek, and toasted sesame oil are added.

Here's an innovative side dish that everyone will enjoy. Firm tofu is cut into sticks, tossed in cornstarch, and fried until airy and crispy. Dip them in sriracha mayonnaise, which is a genius alternative to ketchup.

A staple of Filipino cuisine, these tofu and shrimp spring rolls are a savory starter that are easy to eat. The filling is also made with mung bean sprouts, garlic, and scallions, and they're all served alongside our Vinegar-Garlic Dipping Sauce.

Often the simplest dishes are the most special. This 30-minute, gluten-free meal only calls for rice noodles and firm tofu, plus flavorful ingredients like peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, bok choy, scallions, and fresh ginger.

Even vegans can enjoy the wonders of an Italian Caprese salad. Here, we've swapped in soft tofu for the usual mozzarella cheese, it packs in plenty of protein with far less fat.

Isn't everything more fun to eat when it's on a skewer? And you'll want to drizzle this cilantro sauce on anything and everything!

Finger-licking and perfect in a sandwich, this is a delicious meat-free alternative to pulled pork, brisket, or any other traditional barbecue meats. Complete the feast with cornbread, baked macaroni and cheese, and our Vegetarian Collard Greens.

For breakfast, brunch, or brinner, these tacos will please everyone from picky eaters to carnivores and omnivores alike. They're a great family-friendly meal.

An easy, any night dinner, that's super fast. Roasted broccoli is paired with tofu slices that are coated with a maple syrup-soy sauce-chicken stock glaze, and broiled—on the same pan as the broccoli.